Inky-Dinky-Do Blog

It is time again.... The Annual Scavenger Hunt!!!

You spoke- we listened!  I know we have a lot of teachers that play and complained about the timing so this year no excuses!  Not to mention lots of crazy fun!  Watch the blog this week for rules, the items and a fun little twist because we can!

Today was Powder Puff Day!

I know some of you wanted to see some pictures from today's Powder Puff Game.  Thought I would share a little video.  THe Thunderwoods lost today to the Nowottenators.  This keeps the winning streak for Mrs. O's & Mrs. N's class.  All the students had a great time watching and while those girls were fierce the real entertainment was watching the kids and those boys as mascots!

Click here to see a largerQuicktime version on our site

Out of the office-phone lines and Angela out this week...

Sorry to fall off the radar guys.  During our move we ran int oa couple snags- transferring phone lines and what not.  If you haven't been able to reach us via phone- fear not- email is getting answered- phones are getting sorted out.  We had a great idea to transfer the phone to Angela's cell Friday night- only we didn't anticipate Angela's son ending up in the hospital!  Yes, just what every Mom with a child in the trauma unit needs- a ringing phone.  Since we couldn't un-transfer the phone at that point we had to let them roll.  Now that Max is back home and phone line should be taken care of we will be returning whatever calls weren't lost in translation so to speak!  Again email is a great way to reach me during the move.  The studio is closed until next week and with Angela being out for obvious reasons we are running just a touch behind in getting the studio move settled. 

We do want to thank The Center for Neuro Skills in Bakersfield for being so helpful to us this last week.  They were wonderful at explaining things to Angela's family and giving recommendations.  We are happy to report that Max is home from the hospital and doing much better.  A very big thank you to our clients for understanding and allowing Angela to step back as needed.  Now we all agree that it will be great to have her back soon since I don't even know how to access voice mail!  :)  Yes, it is a good thing that I use the camera and not the phones!

2009 Changes

(new posts will appear below this one so scroll down if this is old news to you!)

2009 is all about simplicity- for us & for our clients.  The kind of simplicity that brings peace, simple joys and sense of family.

I know we have been pretty quiet lately on the blog.  We have been pondering what changes we wanted to make for the new year.  It was worth the wait because we have some serious changes coming your way! 

I have so loved watching all our inky-dinky-do kids grow up and document their lives.  We also have become part of the Bakersfield community since moving here and we aren't too proud to acknowledge that economic times have impacted our area and many of our clients.  So many of you have become like a big extended family for us and of course would love to still see the kids grow and share in the little joys that happen.  So we have reached a decision.  We are opting to close our boutique on Calloway Drive and focus soly on the studio and creating the best value for our clients.  Sure the boutique was nice, but at the end of the day staying affordable to our clients during a tough time is more important.  Angela will still be scheduling and thanks to modern technology she can do that virtually anywhere.  Previews will happen at the studio instead of the boutique.  So the only difference is you get to come back to the studio and visit me twice!  I'll make sure that candy bowl is refilled!   The studio will be as it has always been by appointment so that we may give you our full attention. 

Because we are moving stuff around (you notice there is no photo of boxes piled high!) we are essentially closed until the 9th of Feb.  Now don't panic, orders moved over and we will be checking them in next week, appointments will be scheduled, we are just buried in boxes.  My office is looking suspiciously organized thanks to Kim today!  The studio is getting a face lift and we are getting excited about the new set up.  Sometime, I'll have to tell you all about my trip to IKEA... never been in one and they sent me alone... you can only imagine! 

So in review.... the boutique location is closing and  we are revamping things at the studio to give our clients the best possible value and keep inky-dinky-do portraits an affordable luxury.  Prints are at the studio and scheduling will continue with a slight break for remodeling.  Watch for updates and new stuff to come! 

The path to the studio door.  Ok- when it isn't winter!  The roses should be great this spring!

Go Broncos... well Go Hershey who looks like Bronco!

Hey Wendy I got the message so I'm posting Boyd and well your other child... Hershey!  These are actually Madison's images not mine!  So that makes these Paw Prints photos by Madison.  I think she did a great job!  She is planning her next pet day at the studio so call Angela if you would like to know when she is available again.  I love that Boyd couldn't help but be in the photos too!

Madison not only Rocks... she climbs rocks too!

For a kid that isn't overly found of heights sometimes Madison has a crazy hobby... rock climbing.  Today I had a great time watching her show off her skills.  She still loves her soccer and music, but she is enjoying this new adventure.  I guess I should tell her to keep her feet planted on the ground, but I don't think it would help!  So instead I think I'll send her up with a camera next time! 

 



  

Madison's Rocking 1980's Birthday Party

Sorry for the delay guys it has been crazy around here!  So here is a little peek at the fun.  The costumes were like going back in time!  Neon, fishnet, gloves, RayBans... it was great.  The kids ate, swam and had a couple activities to keep them busy.  Of course they all had names on the back and had to figure out who they were... not so fast thinking that is easy... we had everyone from Madonna to Papa Smurf!  Then they had a little matching game and as teams had to match things up!  Harder than it sounds.  Of course the costume contest was great and the girls looked great and the hair was soooo well... 80's!  The bar was set up with mocktails of course as it was a bunch of washed up 80's rockers I'm sure they have all been to rehab... and well the fact that these guys are teens so no alcohol!  So Mock- Pinacoldas and Margaritas were yummy.  The music of course... a complete flash back.

Madi's Rock Song of the Week

Okay, had to post the Rolling Stones this week, I mean, come on! They're awesome!

Once again, sorry, its just a picture.

-Go Kieth!!!

Madi's Rock Song of the Week

Okay, this is a new band from Bako. called Vogue in the Movement. Sorry, the video is just a picture of the band, but this was the video with the best sound.

(At the end of the video there's tons of extra time left, but the song is really over. You'll be able to tell when it's really done.)

Madi's Rock Song of the Week

This week, we have a song by Social Distortion. These guys put on a killer concert that I got to go to. It was awesome-possum!

-The video's not that great, just listen to the song.